tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post3081103952228757911..comments2023-06-26T11:53:49.954+01:00Comments on Jo's Writing Space: What I'm Writing - InspirationJo's Writing Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-81995311966024842482016-02-29T10:02:23.613+00:002016-02-29T10:02:23.613+00:00Inspiration is such a slippery thing isn't it?...Inspiration is such a slippery thing isn't it? I always feel really frustrated when it wanders off for a while but luckily, so far, it's always come back at some point! Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-17859045731491577182016-02-25T19:32:00.283+00:002016-02-25T19:32:00.283+00:00It is so tough when your brain is empty. I find th...It is so tough when your brain is empty. I find that if ever I sit around trying to be inspired my brain stays resolutely empty - when the ideas come they come from the most unexpected places. My first novel was inspired a couple of kids I used to teach (just spotted your bio - I used to teach English and Media too!), the second one by a dream, and the third by an inscription on a bench. So all pretty random. From those initial sparks it's down to brainstorming and character profiles and mapping out the plot - all the stuff I used to get the kids to do! It seems to work though... xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857873761525786955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-82408204565595787522016-02-25T09:39:03.336+00:002016-02-25T09:39:03.336+00:00But is the world ready for my mucky past?!? Seriou...But is the world ready for my mucky past?!? Seriously, I know what you mean, there must be something I've experienced that could be worked up into a story. Thanks for leaving a comment! Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-48010596475767558662016-02-25T09:36:55.420+00:002016-02-25T09:36:55.420+00:00I've tried Nanowrimo but so far the ideas have...I've tried Nanowrimo but so far the ideas have run out before the month is over. I'm starting to think I need to do more planning ...Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-69183034502546193812016-02-25T09:35:04.230+00:002016-02-25T09:35:04.230+00:00Maddy is full of good advice and this time I'm...Maddy is full of good advice and this time I'm taking it! There are plans afoot ...Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-44223109038505292932016-02-25T09:34:23.390+00:002016-02-25T09:34:23.390+00:00I'm more at home writing short things - but I&...I'm more at home writing short things - but I've just started to plan a longer piece so watch this space!Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-23050294764837475942016-02-24T20:51:14.544+00:002016-02-24T20:51:14.544+00:00I'm sure you have lots of inspiration to draw ...I'm sure you have lots of inspiration to draw on from experience Jo? Think of an event that was life changing and work around it. If a story should be told, it'll find its way out. Very best of luck xxMummy Trieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945262973360763656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-31160890201131323782016-02-24T18:36:39.330+00:002016-02-24T18:36:39.330+00:00You could sign up for the Camp Nanowrimo, as you s...You could sign up for the Camp Nanowrimo, as you set your own word targets and it's something to get you focused and knuckles down to business.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206873624750723488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-61417640513891805412016-02-24T14:25:46.106+00:002016-02-24T14:25:46.106+00:00I would give the same advice as Madd, it is a good...I would give the same advice as Madd, it is a good start.<br />Good luck with finding inspiration! xxK.D. Jenningshttp://kdjennings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-3277370924774891752016-02-24T10:28:23.427+00:002016-02-24T10:28:23.427+00:00I find myself getting distracted by smaller storie...I find myself getting distracted by smaller stories along the way...almost as if the minor characters want their time in the limelight as well. Keep reading and dreaming and imagining...the story will come. If not, just keep writing small stories. I have had my story idea for the past 14 years and only now really developing via my blog! #WhatImWritingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096315867430850466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-20315375239255732892016-02-23T21:16:28.861+00:002016-02-23T21:16:28.861+00:00Actually, Maddy, that's a great idea! I think ...Actually, Maddy, that's a great idea! I think I may be able to flesh out the story behind the painted on smile - thanks for giving me the idea. Watch this space ...Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-32011935431029082062016-02-23T13:28:31.378+00:002016-02-23T13:28:31.378+00:00If you're writing lots of short pieces why not...If you're writing lots of short pieces why not build from there? I bet there are characters you could flesh out. Like that poem about the painted on smile - what's the story there? It could be epic! Thanks for linking to #whatImWriting and I hope inspiration strikes soon xMaddy@writingbubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726322263961203303noreply@blogger.com